Moroto district chairman blames Karimojong locals for famine outbreak

According to David Koryang, the Moroto district chairperson, impact of mining has cost Karamoja’s food production.

Karamojongs in the mining site of sunbelt consume alcohol during the mining process. (Credit: Jimmy Outa)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

KARAMOJA | HUNGER | KORYANG

MOROTO - As thousands battle the hunger outbreak in the Karamoja region, leaders have blamed the locals for abandoning agriculture for mining activities,

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Moroto district chairman blames Karimojong locals for famine outbreak

According to David Koryang, the Moroto district chairperson, impact of mining has cost Karamoja’s food production.

Karamojongs in the mining site of sunbelt consume alcohol during the mining process. (Credit: Jimmy Outa)

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